We wish to bring to your immediate attention an issue that may impact your school. It has come to our attention that certain Oxford University Press (OUP) textbooks contain a problematic and highly concerning website link.
A full list of affected textbooks is now available here.
The URL "obookassess dot com" (hyperlink not provided) that appears on the inside front cover of these titles has been retired by OUP. Unfortunately, it has since been obtained by a third party abroad and is now pointing to inappropriate content. OUP is very concerned about this and is investigating as a matter of priority.
OUP is providing high-adhesive stickers with the correct oxforddigital.com.au link to cover the retired URL in all relevant titles, to any distributor, school or customer that has a product containing the retired URL.
No other content in the print titles and related digital products on Oxford Digital is impacted in any way.
To minimize the risk that students and teachers inadvertently access this content, we urge everyone to refrain from visiting the retired URL. We are also urging schools to blacklist the retired URL “obookassess dot com” on school internet networks wherever possible.
Should you be affected by this issue, please immediately contact OUPANZ’s customer services at cs.au@oup.com and they will work with you to remediate any issues relating to relevant titles.
AISNSW has reported this matter to the eSafety Commissioner, and they recommend that if your school is impacted to make your own report as well. The AISNSW Child Protection Team can assist you with the required steps to make this report.
If any assistance is required to enact the rapid resolution as detailed above, please contact the AISNSW Child Protection Team. We will share further advice from the eSafety Commissioner as it becomes available. The AISNSW Child Protection Team can be reached on 9299 2845.
